What does WORKFORCE FRAMEWORKS FOR CRITICAL AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. of Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to expand the Director's functions to include developing and maintaining workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies. The Director is required to consult with various stakeholders, including Federal agencies, industry, and educational institutions, in developing these frameworks. The frameworks must include relevant professional skills, support roles, and information promoting career discovery for diverse backgrounds. The Director must review and update workforce frameworks at least once every three years and submit reports to Congress on these determinations. The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity will undergo ongoing review and updates. The Director is tasked with assessing the need for additional workforce frameworks, such as one for quantum information science, and must develop a framework for artificial intelligence within 540 days of enactment. Frameworks must incorporate support roles like administration, finance, and human resources.

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Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025 do?

This bill expands the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to include workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies. The bill requires the Director of NIST to develop an artificial intelligence workforce framework. The bill mandates periodic review and updates to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025.

Last updated: 4/3/2025 · Introduced: 4/3/2025

Author: Gary Peters (D-MI)

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This bill expands the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) responsibilities to include developing and maintaining workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum information science.
The bill requires NIST to develop an artificial intelligence workforce framework within 540 days of enactment and mandates periodic reviews and updates to existing cybersecurity workforce frameworks.
These workforce frameworks must identify relevant professional skills, support roles, and career pathways, while also incorporating input from federal agencies, industry, and educational institutions.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3957(In Committee)Official page

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